Responses
“It’s a beautiful day outside,” one says, while enjoying the day.
Then another responds, “But it is going to get hot the next week.” Bummer.
I have often wondered why some responses to a positive statement come back as negative from another. Is it how we look at life, expecting the worst? Not to get our hopes up too high, for something is surely coming that is not good?
“The hammer is going to fall,” we have heard.
When I ask the Lord about things like this, He generally reminds me that a heart that is not thankful, grateful for His provision in all areas, will tend to look at life with negative vision.
“Something will always go wrong, just you wait.” You have heard that before.
“Don’t get your hopes up too high,” is one pronounced often. “Just wait until tomorrow. Things will change. And not for the better.”
That is a hard way to live life, thinking the next day will not bring any improvement, nor should we hope for anything beyond what we have today.
“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34, NASB
Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow. He also told us to be grateful for our daily provision.
Knowing His faithfulness and one who keeps His promises, today, tomorrow, and forever, enables us to look to the future with hope, and thankfulness for today.
“Good! I like warm weather!” is a response I like to give when weather is talked about (often).
My hope is for tomorrow, for I know He holds it, and both you and I, in His hands.
Be mindful of your responses, for they come from your heart and mind.
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve Martin
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